News about European cities that are limiting cruise-ship visitors, tips for how to avoid the crowds that large cruise ships bring, and ideas for water-borne trips on smaller vessels.

Wendy chose the perfect family vacation: a private yacht in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Turkey.

The pros and cons of paying extra for a balcony on river cruises and ocean cruises.

Floating through the French countryside at an escargot's pace on a barge cruise could be the most relaxing thing you've done in years.

Contemplating a river cruise in Europe? To get the best value for your dollar, here are seven things to keep in mind.

Read Carolyn's tips from her cruise to Antarctica: bypassing the Drake Passage, staying warm in the onboard hot tub, and glimpsing penguins and sea lions.

Wondering about the easiest way to see Europe? Get expert tips on the best European river cruises.

Watch our Travel Talk on the smartest ways to explore the world's coastlines, rivers, canals, and waterways.

Our editor's cruise on Egypt's Nile River, in a traditional dahabiya, was not at all what she expected. It was much, much better.

What surprised about my yacht charter in Belize was how versatile the experience could be, molded to fit the preferences of just about any kind of traveler.

There are dozens of licensed vessels that tour the Galapagos Islands. Here are the main factors to weigh when picking the right Galapagos cruise for your group.

It can be hard to organize a surprise activity in the heavily protected Galapagos Islands, but that just made this WOW Moment even more special.

Six days aboard the new Seabourn Ovation made this veteran globetrotter rethink what kind of traveler she is.